PLC
Beckhoff Automation CX Embedded PCs
DIN-rail industrial PCs running TwinCAT that act as PLC and motion controller, scaling from small Arm-based units to multi-core Intel Xeon and AMD Ryzen models.
Key specifications
| Fieldbus | EtherCAT (native), other fieldbuses via option interfaces |
|---|---|
| Cpu | Arm Cortex-R/A (CX7000-CX9240) to AMD Ryzen and Intel Xeon D up to 12 cores (CX20x2/CX20x3) |
Summarised in our own words from Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG's published data; series maxima, individual models vary. Last checked 2026-10-29. Source 1
Notes on this data
Series listed: CX7000, CX8000, CX8100, CX8200, CX9020, CX9240, CX5100, CX5200, CX5300, CX5600, CX20x3, CX20x2. Beckhoff states no axis count; depends on CPU and TwinCAT licence.
Specify Motion is not affiliated with Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. Beckhoff Automation and CX Embedded PCs are used only to identify the product. Comparisons use published figures; always confirm against the current datasheet.
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